Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $191.65 | 4.498% | $200.2704 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
Purchase #2 | $35.78 | 3.228% | $36.935 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
Purchase #3 | $184.64 | 11.828% | $206.4792 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #4 | $117.36 | 5.526% | $123.8453 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #5 | $185.37 | 6.392% | $197.2189 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #6 | $237.70 | 11.323% | $264.6148 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #7 | $11.61 | 4.457% | $12.1275 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.11 | $1,041.4911 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.40 |